John 12:44 nasb — And Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, does not believe in Me but in Him who sent Me.

NASB

"And Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, does not believe in Me but in Him who sent Me."

— John 12:44, NASB

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John 12 — Context

41

These things Isaiah said because he saw His glory, and he spoke of Him.

42

Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue;

43

for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.

44

And Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, does not believe in Me but in Him who sent Me.

45

"He who sees Me sees the One who sent Me.

46

"I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness.

47

"If anyone hears My sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.

John 12:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:44 say?
John 12:44 in the NASB reads: “And Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, does not believe in Me but in Him who sent Me.”
Where is John 12:44 in the Bible?
John 12:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 44.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 12:44.
What translation should I read John 12:44 in?
John 12:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 12:44?
John 12:44 reads (NASB): “And Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, does not believe in Me but in Him who sent Me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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